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DRAIN DIFFUSION [1 record]

Record 1 2001-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Thermonuclear fusion
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

Anomalous diffusion of plasma particles across a magnetic field.

OBS

The diffusion coefficient is inversely proportional to the magnetic field intensity. The diffusion mechanism is based essentially on oscillating electric fields such as occur in drift waves.

OBS

Bohm diffusion; drain diffusion: terms standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Fusion thermonucléaire
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Diffusion anormale de particules d'un plasma à travers un champ magnétique. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

Le coefficient de diffusion est inversement proportionnel à l'intensité du champ magnétique. Le mécanisme de cette diffusion est essentiellement basé sur la présence de champs électriques oscillants comme ceux apparaissant dans les ondes de dérive.

OBS

diffusion de Bohm; diffusion de drainage : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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